How to Pronounce N'T Contractions -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of NT contractions in English, focusing on the stop consonant T and nasal consonant N. It highlights how native speakers often do not release the T sound in contractions like 'shouldn't' and 'couldn't'. The tutorial provides examples and describes the tongue and soft palate positions for these sounds. It also covers one-syllable NT contractions like 'won't' and 'don't', emphasizing their unique pronunciation. The video aims to help learners understand and imitate these sounds in English speech.

What is the significance of the 't' sound in NT contractions?

Describe the nasal quality of the 'n' sound in NT contractions.

How does the pronunciation of 'shouldn't' differ from 'should'?

Explain the difference between the 'n' and 't' sounds in NT contractions.

What are some examples of NT contractions mentioned in the text?